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Workshop: The Art of Revision - Redrafting and Editing

The Local Word - Regional Showcase for Writers and Readers

2022-11-18 10:30:00 2022-11-18 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Workshop: The Art of Revision - Redrafting and Editing Combining instruction with hands-on activities and include topics such as the stages of the writing (and re-writing) process, the building blocks of story and how to deconstruct a first draft. Bannockburn Library -

Friday, November 18
10:30am - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-18 10:30:00 2022-11-18 13:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Workshop: The Art of Revision - Redrafting and Editing Combining instruction with hands-on activities and include topics such as the stages of the writing (and re-writing) process, the building blocks of story and how to deconstruct a first draft. Bannockburn Library -

Combining instruction with hands-on activities and include topics such as the stages of the writing (and re-writing) process, the building blocks of story and how to deconstruct a first draft.

This workshop will combine instruction with hands-on activities and include topics such as the stages of the writing (and re-writing) process, the building blocks of story and how to deconstruct a first draft. Personalised feedback on a piece of writing of up to 500 words will be provided.

Liz Monument is a mainstream published author, writing coach and freelance editor. She works with clients worldwide, including Harper Collins and Jericho Writers.

Victoria Spicer has postgraduate qualifications in education, literature, information management and professional writing. She is currently Secretary Geelong Writers Inc. and editor of Geelong Writers publications.

This session is designed for beginner to emerging adult (18+) writers.

Tickets – $30/$20 for GRLC Members/$10 Concession.

Download the full program (A3 pdf)

Download the full program including presenter bios (A4 pdf)

Check out our other Local Word sessions - www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Bannockburn Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0661

Hours

Bannockburn Library

Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0661

About the Library

This modern, welcoming library provides invaluable community space and library services to the area. The branch features zones for children and young people, study and reading spaces, an outdoor courtyard and meeting rooms for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year.  

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